Frozen shoulder is an enigma characterized by uncertainty, pain, stiffness and disability. It is difficult for patients and clinicians to know how best to manage the symptoms and what is the likely prognosis. In today’s episode, Part 1 of a 2-part series, you’ll hear ideas about how you might approach assessing a painful and stiff shoulder, and how you might talk with patients to make a decision together about the best way forward.

Framework for assessing and managing frozen shoulder: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25107826/

Effectiveness of non-surgical interventions: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31233183/

UK FROST trial: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33010843/

Prof Lewis’ new book "The Shoulder: Theory & Practice" is available from Handspring Publishing: https://www.handspringpublishing.com/product/the-shoulder-theory-and-practice/